Carl Thorngren

August 24, 1918 - March 30, 2011

Carl Eric Thorngren, 92, of Boone, Iowa, passed away early Saturday morning, March 26, 2011 at his home. He was born on August 24, 1918 in Boone, Iowa the son of Henry and Clara (Carlson) Thorngren. On June 19, 1954, he married Bonnie Anderson at the First Evangelical Free Church in Boone. After graduating from Boone High School in 1936, he attended Chicago Technical College. Later he served in the United States Air Force from 1942-1946 during World War II. His career as a building contractor began at age 18 and he built both residential homes and commercial buildings as the owner of Carl Thorngren Construction. Carl was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Free Church in Boone and served on various boards within the church. He was also a member of the American Legion. As a member of Rotary International for 47 years, he was a past president and was a recipient of the Paul Harris Award. He was also active on various community boards including the City of Boone Planning and Zoning Committee and First Evangelical Free Church Home Board. Carl enjoyed woodworking, making furniture, staying informed of current events, researching the genealogy of his Swedish Heritage, and keeping in touch with Swedish relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother John, sisters; Jane Statton, Pauline Pestotnik, and Ruth Thorngren, and one nephew; Mark Pestotnik. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Bonnie, daughters; Cristy Phipps of Boone, and Susan Thorngren of Chicago, grandchildren; Erik Phipps and Elin Phipps of Boone, brother in-law; Jim Anderson and wife Linda of Boone, nephews; John and wife Cindy Thorngren, David Thorngren, Eric Thorngren, and Tim Anderson, nieces; Mary Boney, Jean O’Donovan, Sarah Raba and husband Bob, Terri Martin and husband Blaine, and Cindy Runyan and husband Scott, and several grand nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Boone, with Pastor John Hibbard and Pastor Daniel Grell officiating. Visitations will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone from 6 to 8 p.m. with the family present, and again Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Internment will be held in Linwood Park Cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Evangelical Free Church in Boone.